Benji vs Davon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,629
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Bey, Beie

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Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Dave

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Popularity Comparison

Benji Rank #1,629
Davon Rank #1,567

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1629 for Benji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benji ___

  • Benji James
  • Benji Oliver
  • Benji William
  • Benji Cole
  • Benji Lee
  • Benji Thomas

Davon ___

  • Davon James
  • Davon Michael
  • Davon Andre
  • Davon Lamar
  • Davon Rashad
  • Davon Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Davon

Tyrese Malik Aaliyah Destiny Devonta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Davon more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Davon mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Benji and Davon boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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